Congo Cancels $1.2 Billion ID System Contract After Costs Spiral

The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo has made the decision to cancel its contract with a consortium led by Amdocs for the creation of a national identification system. Initially priced at $1.2 billion, the costs of the project have significantly increased during its implementation, prompting the authorities to take this step. The contract, signed in 2019, was aimed at enhancing government efficiency and increasing security in the country.

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